A Presbyterian church’s government is made of lay members of the congregation who have been chosen and elected by the congregation. These people are known as elders. The word presbyterian comes from the Greek word for elder. Elders serve as a group called the session. The session exercises leadership, government, and discipline and has responsibilities for the life of the congregation as well as the church at large, including ecumenical relationships. A pastor moderates session meetings, but cannot vote.
Elders are elected to serve for three-year terms. We currently have a session comprised of fifteen elders.
